War of 1812 Quiz

War of 1812 Quiz

8th Grade

18 Qs

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War of 1812 Quiz

War of 1812 Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why did the British not want to go to war with the U.S.?

They were already in a war with Russia

They were already in a war with Spain

They were already in a war with France

They were already in a war with Germany

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What did the smaller American fleet beat the British navy in?

Underwater battles

Land battles

Air battles

One-on-one battles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What did Oliver Perry do to the British on Lake Erie?

Surrendered to them

Joined forces with them

Retreated from them

Defeated them

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who was the commander of the Tennessee militia that attacked the Creek?

John Adams

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

Andrew Jackson

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What did the British set fire to during their attack on Washington D.C.?

The White House

The Capitol Building

The Library of Congress

The Supreme Court Building

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What convinced the British to end the war in North America?

The Battle of Plattsburgh

The Battle of Washington D.C.

The Battle of New Orleans

The Battle of Lake Champlain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the major cause of the War of 1812?

Shipping and trade interruptions

Increase in taxes

Lack of natural resources

Native American resistance

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